Job Description
A Massachusetts-based health services network is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to join their growing team in New Bedford.
About the Opportunity:
- Assignment Length: 6+ months (possibility of extension)
- Schedule: Monday to Friday (flexible)
- Hours: 8am to 5pm (flexible)
Responsibilities:
- Provide and direct resident/resident rehabilitation care within all general accepted practice methods, meeting all center, state, federal, and accrediting standards
- Evaluate residents/resident needs and establish effective and efficient treatment plans for the resident/residents assigned
- Manage and coordinate the supervision of treatment plans with all staff and other disciplines as indicated
- Participate in the screening of all residents according to directed schedules and practices
- Provide feedback to the designated supervisor on all clinical and rehabilitation issues
- Perform necessary clinical documentation to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely billing records to meet center, state, federal, and accrediting agency requirements
- Assist with marketing efforts as directed
- Participate in in-service training programs as requested 12. May travel to other facilities to provide services
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
- Current, active Physical Therapy Assistant license within the state of operations
Desired Skills:
- Experience with in Older Adult Rehabilitation
- Knowledge in governmental and regulatory guidelines in designated healthcare settings